Obituaries

Jul 25, 2016

Leonard S. Lauro, 75

Musician and teacher, formerly of Staten Island

Leonard S. Lauro of Walton, N.Y., formerly of Mariners Harbor, died peacefully at his Walton, N.Y., home on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Raised in Mariners Harbor, Lenny was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and attended Staten Island Community College before...

Jul 24, 2016

Victoria "Vicki" (Shaw) Houck, age 59, died after a prolonged illness on July 24, 2016, at home in Downsville, NY while surrounded by her loving and dedicated family.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Darryl Houck; her children Jamie (Crystal) Houck of Downsville, and Ryan (Sheri) Houck, of Norwich NY; her grandchildren, Kayla, Travis, Brody and Ryan...

Jul 22, 2016

Winifred "Winnie" Collins, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital.

Known to many as "Grandma Collins," she was born on August 23, 1927 to the late Christopher and Jenny Jones Robinson in Kingston, NY. Winnie was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Joseph Collins. She spent most of her life...

Jul 22, 2016

Clayton W. Griffin, 70, of Delhi, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 22, 2016, in the comfort of his home.

Clayton was born on October 16, 1945 in Hancock, the son of the late Curtis George Griffin, and Beatrice Mae (Birch) Griffin. He was a graduate of Delaware Academy and Central School. He proudly served his country...

Jul 21, 2016

Lawrence S. Rigas, 84, of Walton passed away early Thursday morning, July 21, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, New York.

Larry was born on July 7, 1932, in Detroit, MI and is the son of the late Steve and Margaret (Bumstead Bird) Rigas. Larry spent much of his childhood on his father's farm in Delhi,...

Jul 19, 2016

Marjorie S. Kite, 84, a lifelong resident of Walton went to be with the Lord and her late husband, Fred on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was surrounded by her family when she began her journey Home.

Marge was born in Walton on November 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Horace and Ellen Smith Schloss. On...

Jul 11, 2016

Tiffany's story

Friends and family will be gathering to say good bye to our dear Tiffany on July 31, 2016 at 1PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton with Rev. Bert More, officiating.

Tiffany was only 47 years old, full of life and a friend to everyone. She was known for her...

Jul 4, 2016

Lorna M. Ashley, 83, a resident of Roscoe Nursing Home for the past year, formerly of New Berlin, passed away, Monday, July 4, 2016.

Lorna was born on June 10, 1933 in Chichester, NY; the daughter of the late Claude and Ella (Jones) Ashley.

Lorna has no known living survivors.

Calling hours will...

Jun 30, 2016

Warren "Bud" Barnes 93, of Walton passed away on Thursday evening, June 30, 2016 at home.

Bud was born on May 29, 1923 on Campbell Brook Mountain in the Town of Colchester. He was the fourth child of thirteen born to Orson J. and Ella (O'Connor) Barnes.

Bud graduated from Downsville Central School and later...

Jun 27, 2016

David Johnson, 61, of Walton passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

David was born February 8, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Henry G. and the late Liv (Hansen) Johnson.

David was a Chef at One Main Street in New York City. He...

Jun 27, 2016

George Frank Pliauplis, 59, of Walton formerly of Queens since 1989 passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Albany Stratton VA Hospital in Albany, NY.

George was born November 7, 1956 in Brooklyn the son of the late Frank and Rosemary (Wososki) Pliauplis. On September 27, 1987 he married the former Alice Iorio at Our Lady...

Jun 16, 2016

Laura Lynn Gilbert-Sprague, 46, of Walton passed away on Thursday evening, June 16, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital of Rochester, following a long illness.

Laura was born on August 14, 1969 in Walton, the daughter of Albert E. and Nancy (Hull) Gilbert. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1987 and SUNY Delhi in...

Jun 13, 2016

Sylvia L. "Sue" Fancher, 72, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 13, 2016 at home.

Sue was born on March 17, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Clair and Louise (Tears) Brush. She married Carlton G. Fancher in 1964. She was employed by Scott Machine Development Corp. as receptionist, for 38...

Jun 12, 2016

Evelyn Oralls, 74, of Walton passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Valley View Manor in Norwich, NY.

Evelyn was born July 8, 1941 in Walton, NY the daughter of Henry and Muriel (Howes) Corgan. On July 15, 1958 she married Ramon Oralls in Greene, NY. He predeceased her on February 2, 2008.

Evelyn...

Jun 11, 2016

James L. Mills, 74, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, at the home on Lower Third Brook Road that he and his wife, Janice, had shared since 1963.

The little house changed and grew over the years, through Jim's own sweat and toil, from humble beginnings to a tidy homeplace. He and Janice raised two...

Jun 10, 2016

Helen S. Surry, 88, of Hamden passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016 at home.

Helen was born on June 4, 1928 the daughter of the late Moshe Aaron and Gitla (Klejnot) Zytnik. She was a Holocaust survivor, which she spoke about publicly.

Helen married the love of her life, Edward Surry. He died...

Jun 5, 2016

Jennifer C. Dlugosz, 29, of Petersburg, VA passed away as a result of an accident, Sunday morning, June 5, 2016.

Jennifer was born on September 3, 1986 in Rome, NY. the daughter of Theodore and Deborah (Gage) Dlugosz. She was a graduate of Westmoreland Central School, class of 2004, Penn State University (B.A. Art History) and the...

May 29, 2016

Gerline Scofield, 75, of Walton was called Home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 29, 2016, following an extended illness.

Geri was born on August 7, 1940 in Walton the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Baker Prentice. She was a graduate of Walton High School. On October 17, 1958 she married...

May 25, 2016

Robert Boyd MacNeill, known by his long time friends as "BO" passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 25th in his sleep at his home in Walton New York.

Robert was born in Waldwick New Jersey on December 27th 1936. His family later relocated to Homer New York where he graduated from high school. He then went to...

May 23, 2016

Mildred A Pierce, 76, of Walton passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Valley View Manor in Norwich, NY.

Millie was born June 22, 1939 in Walton, NY the daughter of the late William and Helen Mott. She was a waitress for Niceforo's Restaurant, Papa's Diner and the Rainbow Lodge. She was a member of the...